South Korea
Korea's retail industry up 9.2% in March
Korea's retail industry up 9.2% in March
Online sales led the growth with a 19% increase.
5 hours ago
JD Logistics expands into South Korea’s domestic supply chain market
It has launched two self-operated logistics centers in Icheon and Incheon.
6 days ago
IKEA opens first mixed-use store in South Korea
This is part of the group’s plan to invest over $341m the country.
6 days ago
Tim Hortons launches packaged coffee in South Korea
It currently operates 16 locations in Seoul.
Shinsegae opens new cultural landmark 'The Heritage' in Seoul
It restored a 90-year-old building.
Kolmar Korea develops hybrid composite sunscreen technology
This improves long UVA blocking efficiency by 24.8%
Amorepacific, BASF partner to launch new technology to fight skin aging
It aims to meet the demand for deeper UV protection.
South Koreans cut back spending amidst political uncertainty
Generation MZ is now a major force in the consumer market.
Olive Young rolls out multilingual personal shopper service in Gangnam
It will be available on a trial basis until 31 March.
K-beauty brand ANUA partners with Ulta Beauty to expand in US
It is now available in 1,400 Ulta stores nationwide.
Korea’s CJ Olive Young expands to US
The move is part of its global expansion strategy.
‘K-beauty’ takes over skincare world
Products with natural Korean ingredients are in high demand in China and the US.
South Korea's Lotte Wellfood expands India operations with new plant
The company plans to increase production lines from nine to 16 by 2028.
Korea retail sales up 8.2% in 2024
Offline sales saw a modest 2% rise.
K-beauty platform hwahae global site reaches 100,000 users in 2 months
It also plans to launch a Japanese version of the site this year.
South Korea’s retail sector up 8% in November 2024
Online retail sales increased by 11.8%.
Gen MZ drives South Korea’s second-hand luxury boom
This shift is driven primarily by younger generations.
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